1
as in assessing
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars
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as in calculating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
we estimated the snowfall to be about a foot
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Recent Examples of estimating
The dolphin deaths that are happening on the beaches are making this event even more tragic, Warner said, estimating that by the start of this week, more than 50 dolphins just in Los Angeles County had died.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
Potentially more than 46,000 vehicles could require the fix, Tesla said, while conservatively estimating that only 1 percent of cars are likely defective.
—Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
Over the past decade, studies have emerged estimating how much exactly these atmospheric changes affect those satellites.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Others are estimating different figures.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
In 2022, the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NAS) published a report estimating 500,000 tons of lithium oxide reserves around the country.
—Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
For example, consider estimating when the subscriber is likely paid and retrying after that date.
—Vijay Menon, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Additional cuts beyond the SB/SE division are likely on the way, with ABC News estimating the potential firings at 15,000.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Bailey is estimating the temporary location will be necessary for about three months, pending feedback from insurance adjusters.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 20 Mar. 2025
Potentially more than 46,000 vehicles could require the fix, Tesla said, while conservatively estimating that only 1 percent of cars are likely defective.
—Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
Over the past decade, studies have emerged estimating how much exactly these atmospheric changes affect those satellites.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Others are estimating different figures.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
In 2022, the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NAS) published a report estimating 500,000 tons of lithium oxide reserves around the country.
—Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
For example, consider estimating when the subscriber is likely paid and retrying after that date.
—Vijay Menon, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Additional cuts beyond the SB/SE division are likely on the way, with ABC News estimating the potential firings at 15,000.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Bailey is estimating the temporary location will be necessary for about three months, pending feedback from insurance adjusters.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimating
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So organizations need to react to this now to ensure everyone understands the procedures and policies around verifying and critically assessing information before acting on it.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Contact your credit card issuer’s debt settlement department After assessing your debt liability, call each credit card issuer and ask to speak to someone in their debt settlement department.—
Kirk Pepi,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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In high-stress emergencies, calculating the correct dose to withdraw from a vial takes time and increases the risk of error.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The remark was made by the calculating corporate climber Tom Wambsgans, on spotting a large Burberry handbag worn by a woman outside of the Roy family’s inner circle.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The other international companies were evaluating what to do next.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Much of the recent bond flow has been going into ultrashort Treasuries, and evaluating those flows is a major focus for the conference.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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There has been plenty of speculation about UCLA, with the second personnel director guessing that’ll be the destination.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.—
Maria Ward,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are genuine questions of fairness about altering the schedule in favour of Champions League teams — particularly in England where there are four sides competing for three top positions — but actively making things harder is something that should be moved away from.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Homan said Monday that sanctuary policies in Boston and Massachusetts were making communities less safe, because of the disconnect between local and federal agencies.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The organization, which has paid the tax since 1972, contends that its work is rooted in Catholic values and mission and that the state is unfairly judging what counts as religious activity.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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They are used to anonymous trolls on the internet judging their sons.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Estimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimating. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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